Chemistry Project on Preparation of Pigments and Poster Paints

Contents
1. Acknowledgement
2. Aim
3. Theory
4. Chrome Yellow
5. Efficiency Of Chrome Yellow
6. Prussian Blue
7. Efficiency Of Prussian Blue
8. Conclusion
9. Bibliography

Theory
1. Pigments–A pigment is a finely divided material which contributes to optical and other properties of
paints. Pigments may be classified according to their composition or source which they are obtained
from. However the most common and useful classification is that color pigments can be made using
simple chemical reactions and techniques.
2. Poster Paints- Grinding a pigment or a mixture to a very fine powdered and then suspending the
powder ina very fine liquid makes poster paint so as to a uniform suspension. For making poster paints
the pigents made by various chemical reactions are thoroughly mixed with the medium. Sometimes the
paint hardens but the addition of lukewarm water to it can soften it.
3. Medium- Medium used for making paints is made by mixing 30ml of clear glue with 10ml of water and
adding a drop of liquid detergent to it.

Chrome Yellow
Chemically known as LEAD CHROMATE (PbCrO4) the yellow pigment is obtained as follows:
Procedure-
1. Dissolve 7gm of Potassium Chromate in 50mL water and 10gm Lead Nitrate in 100mL water in Two
Separate Beakers.
2. Pour The Potassium Chromate Solution in the Lead Nitrate and stir continuously.
3. Lead Chromate seperates as precipitate and is the required pigment.
4. Filter the precipitate and dry the pigment.

Reaction Involved-
K2CrO4 + Pb(NO3)2 PbCrO4 + 2KNO3
Efficiency
Total mass of reactants used = (Excluding the mass of water used for dilution)
Mass Of Paint/Pigment Obtained = Efficiency in formation of yellow colour

Prussian Blue
Chemically known as Complex Ferro Cyanide (Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3)

Procedure
1. Make A solution of 5gm of Hydrated Iron(III) Chloride in 50mL of water.
2. Make a solution of 10gm of Potassium FerroCyanide in 75mL of water.
3. Add Iron Chloride solution into Potassium FerroCyanide(K4[Fe(CN)6]) solution while stirring briskly.
4. A dark blue colour very fine powdered type substance precipitates.
5. Filter the precipitate and wash it with water. It takes along time to filter this substance.
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Reaction involved
3K4[Fe(CN)6] + 4FeCl3 Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3

Efficiency
Total mass of reactants used=
(excluding mass of water used for dilution)
Mass of Paint/Pigment obtained=
Efficiency In Formation Of Blue Pigment Obtained is =

Conclusion
Fine Poster Paints Were obtained using various Chemicals and Reactants.

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